I was very nervous about this race for no reason other than I've not raced for at least a year and a half. I was also anxious because I was not expecting a good time.

Run started out really well, and I thought. WoW -- I'm gonna burn myself out, and die, but I was able to stay very consistent on pace ranging from 9:43 to 9:57 per mile.

Of Course, I'd be better trained so I could go closer to my last 5k, but overall, I think I would have managed the HR perhaps a little better. It got a little high at the end, and I actually slowed down as a result.

I think also, I need to step up distances on my training runs now. I've got some speed, but I need better endurance over distance, and that won't come without some extension of distance.

Just walked it off for a few yards, grabbed some water and my medal, then went back to the finish line with a buddy who was volunteering and helped guide runners still coming once they came in.

Watched for several friends who were running the half come in.


I performed better than I expected to today, particularly given my LONG absence from racing, and the just getting restarted training a few weeks ago. I'm really pleased.

I could have perhaps 'redlined' it a bit more, pushed the heart rate a bit higher, but I really don't feel that would have been the best course. I'm extremely pleased with today's result


This is the first year of the event. Was good. Few little VERY minor issues that will correct themselves quickly for next year, but I'll DEFINATELY do this race again. The venue is a lot of fun. It's pretty cool to go out and RUN on a NASCAR track!